Through the magic of HDMI-CEC support, my Yamaha 5.1 sound system, my PlayStation 5, and my TV “talk” to one another, and the LG Magic Remote can intelligently control all systems.

Like other modern TVs, each LG set comes with a remote in the box. You may expect a TV remote to be a pretty straightforward device, and a couple of decades ago, they generally were.

Some TV remotes also put dots on other buttons like play and audio on the Sony remote control, home and microphone on the LG Magic Remote, and the directional pad on the Vizio TV Remote XRT140.

If you own an LG smart TV made within the last 10 years or so, you've probably noticed the included Magic Remote has four colored buttons: red, green, yellow, and blue.

Once you get the hang of how to use the colored buttons on your LG remote, you'll find they save you time and make interacting with your TV easier. Read more: 10 Must-Have Smart Home Devices For ...

It’s been a few years since I last had a chance to experience an LG TV and recently had the opportunity to use one for a few weeks to write this review.